User guide Xperia™ XZ1 G8342
Contents Getting started.............................................................................. 6 About this User guide.......................................................................6 Overview........................................................................................... 7 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Screen Protection..............................................................................
Downloading applications..........................................................44 Downloading applications from Google Play™.............................44 Downloading Applications from Other Sources............................ 44 Internet and networks.................................................................45 Browsing the web........................................................................... 45 Internet and MMS settings ............................................................
Transferring contacts....................................................................... 71 Backing up Contacts....................................................................... 72 Messaging and chat.................................................................... 73 Reading and sending messages.................................................... 73 Messaging settings......................................................................... 74 Video Chat..........................................
TalkBack.........................................................................................108 Mono Audio...................................................................................109 Switch Access................................................................................ 109 Support and Legal......................................................................110 Support application.......................................................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XZ1 User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 37.
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1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main microphone 3. Front camera lens 13. Camera lens 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 14. Laser AF sensor 5. Second microphone 15. RGBC-IR sensor 6. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Flash LED 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. NFC detection area 8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor 18. GPS antenna 9. Camera key 19. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna area 10. Main loudspeaker 20. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 21.
Screen Protection Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. Screen covers and protectors may help you to protect your device against damage. We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia™ device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.
For more information about Android and Google, go to http://support.google.com. It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account. If you fail to give your Google username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google account, be sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
Device security Ensuring your device is protected Your device includes security options—strongly recommended in case of loss or theft: • • • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. Add a Google account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. Activate the Find my device web service. Using this service, you can remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device.
To change your screen lock type 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To create a screen lock pattern 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE. Re-draw your pattern, then tap CONFIRM. If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture. To register a fingerprint for the first time 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap NEXT, then confirm your pattern, PIN, or password.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To set up a SIM card lock 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. Select a SIM card. Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To view your IMEI numbers using the dialpad 1 2 3 Find and tap . Tap . Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI numbers pop up automatically. To view your IMEI numbers on the label strip 1 2 Drag out the memory card tray and the SIM card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The strip displays the IMEI numbers. Finding a lost device using Find my device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device.
Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. 17 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos. 18 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. 19 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen lock on page 11.
To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Homescreen 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap . When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see Google Feed on page 103. To delete a pane from your Homescreen 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
• To Open an Application from the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To search for an application from the Application screen 1 2 When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. Enter the name of the application you want to search for. You can also search for applications by swiping down or right from the Application screen.
paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
1 Application 1 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support Split Screen mode. To use split-screen mode 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.
To Resize a Widget 1 2 3 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. • To Move a Widget Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location.
• To Create a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut. • To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 2 3 Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
To view your screenshot 1 2 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, as well as activities in progress like file downloads.
• To expand a notification on the Notification panel Tap to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable. • To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap CLEAR ALL. If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the CLEAR ALL button. • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification. • To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen Swipe the notification left or right.
Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications > Notifications. Select an application. Tap the slider beside On to block application notifications.
Search for information on your device and on the web. Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations, and plan routes using Google Maps. Use the Messages application to send and receive text and multimedia messages. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection.
Battery and Maintenance Charging your device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry before inserting the USB Type-C™ cable. If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond to the charging.
1 2 3 Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a computer). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight out. Be sure to not bend the connector. It is important to use the USB Type-C cable provided, as other types of USB cables can damage your device.
• • • • • • • • • • • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 56. Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when you don't need these features. Turn off your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or low network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. Use a Wi-Fi network instead of roaming when abroad.
To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate. Tap OK to activate. You cannot exempt applications from being restricted by Ultra STAMINA mode. To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 2 3 Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel. Tap the notification Ultra STAMINA mode active. Tap OK. Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device. Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery.
"Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work." If you receive this notification, free up internal memory to get notifications about new available software. Updating Your Device Wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a cellphone network depend on your service provider. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a cellphone network to download new software so you can avoid data traffic costs.
• • • • Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer. Back up and restore content on your computer. Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device and computer. Browse files on your device. To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems: • • Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later Mac OS® X 10.11 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.
To change USB connection mode 1 2 3 Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charge this device. Tap Transfer files, Supply power or Use device as MIDI to enable the desired mode. Storage and memory • • • Your device has several different storage and memory options: The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space.
To format the memory card 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap SD card > , then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure you first make backups of all data you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Managing files using a computer on the 39 page.
To restore your data using a computer 1 2 3 4 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device. Click Restore on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
To edit a backup file 1 2 3 4 5 6 Find and tap Settings > System. Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types that you want to delete. Tap Delete data. Tap OK to confirm. After the data is deleted, tap Finish. To Restore Backed-Up Content 1 2 3 4 5 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play, be sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Updating your device on page 37. To use Google Play, you need to have a Google™ account.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web 1 2 3 Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.
To view downloaded internet and MMS settings 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength • • • There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi Settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks.
To find the MAC address for your device 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced. MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi-Fi MAC address. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you to set up WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption to secure your network.
To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot 1 2 3 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap One-touch portable hotspot. Hold the devices together so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch, then tap CONNECT. This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.
Controlling Data Usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. If you are using a device that has multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user) can adjust data usage settings.
To change the SIM card used for data traffic 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, like 3G. Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the same time.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
To remove an EAS account 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. 53 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. • To open the device settings menu from the Application screen Find and tap Settings. • To view information about your device Find and tap Settings > System > About phone. • To Access the Quick Settings Panel Drag the status bar downward using two fingers.
To set a ringtone 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap OK. To select the notification sound 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap OK. Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings.
To associate exceptions with specific contact types 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function, if it is not already disabled. Tap Brightness level. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
To enable or disable glove mode 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Glove mode. Tap the slider to enable or disable this function. The sensitivity depends on the size of the contact area between the screen and the gloved finger that you use to navigate the screen. Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.
• To deny a permission To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown. Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions. Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To configure applications 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure.
To clear application data 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently. The option to clear application data is not available for every application or service. To clear application cache 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.
Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute.
To adjust the sound settings manually using the Equalizer 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. If the ClearAudio+ function or the DSEE HX function is enabled, tap the slider to disable it. Tap Sound effects > Equalizer. To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons. To choose a , select an arrangement, then tap OK to confirm. preset arrangement, tap The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications.
Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users.
To clear the guest session data 1 2 3 4 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Remove guest.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters you have traced. to see other options and If the word that you want does not appear, tap select accordingly.
Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo™ video chat application on your device. 1 Back to call log 2 Delete 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To open the dialpad 1 2 Find and tap . If the dialpad does not appear, tap . To dial a phone number 1 2 3 4 Find and tap .
To make an international call 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . Select a SIM card in the select account dialog. To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 2 3 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
• To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key. Rejecting a Call with a Text Message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalized message by edit the predefined ones.
To forward calls 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap > Settings > Calling accounts. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on. To turn off call forwarding 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap > Settings > Calling accounts. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap Turn off.
Contacts Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account that you want to add the contact to. Alternatively, tap > Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are done, tap SAVE.
To edit contact information about yourself 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap > My info. Tap , then enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. To create a new contact from a text message 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap ADD CONTACT. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Grouping contacts You can create contact labels to organize groups of related contacts.
To import contacts from a memory card 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap , then select SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information.
To read a received message 1 2 3 Find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message 1 2 3 Find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the desired message. Touch and hold the desired message, then tap .
Setting Up Email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 2 Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account.
Music Transferring music to your device • • There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 39. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
12 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song 13 Play or pause a song 14 Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song 15 Shuffle songs in the play queue Music homescreen 1 Tap 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Go to the music player screen to open the Music menu To play a song using the Music application 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap .
• To Minimize the Music Application When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To Open the Music Application when it is Playing in the Background • • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music application. Alternatively, find and tap . 78 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Camera Getting to know your camera 1 Front camera lens 2 Select the capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos 6 Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos 7 Save your location 8 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos 9 Go back or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings Basic camera tips • • • • Be sure the lens is clean.
• To select a capturing mode When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps • To switch between the main and front camera When using the camera, tap to switch between the main and front camera.
Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. To use the self-timer with the main camera 1 2 3 4 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap . Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
To view, share, or edit photos and videos 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing photos and videos on page 94 for more options. Exposure, color, and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
To adjust the exposure value 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light.
White balance In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode. To adjust the white balance 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. . This setting is only available in Manual mode.
Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimized Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes. It can also detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates the face or moving object that is in focus. One way to change the focus area is to move your camera around with the camera key half-pressed.
Taking photos and videos of people • • • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos. To focus on another face Before taking a photo or recording a video, tap one of the white frames to select a face to focus on. To take a photo when someone smiles 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap .
To predict a photo 1 2 3 4 5 6 When using the main camera, tap . Tap More > Predictive Capture > Auto. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the thumbnail to view the result. Two to four photos are saved depending on the movement of the object. Predictive Capture can also detect unexpected smiles. Tap SELECT THE BEST to save one or more photos. This option is only available in Superior auto mode for the main camera.
videos in Super slow motion, or short sequences embedded within a video recorded at normal speed. The Slow motion effect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed. To record a super slow motion video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Tap to enable slow motion. Tap . Select Slow motion mode > Super slow (one-shot). Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video in super slow motion. The recording stops automatically.
To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect 1 2 3 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . Tap and select a scene. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Panorama Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos. To take a panoramic photo 1 2 3 4 . When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Tap . Press the camera key or tap the shutter button.
To change the resolution 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap . Tap Resolution or Video resolution. Select the resolution and close the settings menu. The setting is saved. When using the main camera, the resolution can be set separately for each of the capturing modes. The front camera resolution options are the same in all capturing modes. Photo resolutions Main camera: 19MP 5056×3792 (4:3). 19 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
VGA 640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Front camera: Full HD 1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key.
The geographical position is saved. The geographical position has not been found. Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the "Rule of Thirds" and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting. To activate or deactivate the grid lines 1 2 When using the camera, tap . Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved.
Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps. To activate or deactivate sound 1 2 When using the camera, tap . Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. 93 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To Watch a Slideshow of Your Photos 1 2 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To Play a Video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap .
6 View your favorite photos and videos 7 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view 8 View photos and videos on other devices in the same network 9 Open the Settings menu for the Album application 10 Open web support 11 View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Album, then tap . Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it’s highlighted. Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen.
Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device using the TV's speakers.
NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection. Tap the NFC slider. To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To view contacts, find and tap .
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To view photos and videos on your device, find and tap Album. Tap the photo or video that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the photo or video appears. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible. To give your device a name 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap RENAME.
To send items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Be sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Select Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth if prompted.
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates, for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favorite team's current score, and more. The app can be accessed by tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on your Home screen for quick access and easy reading.
To activate Good night actions 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Assistant > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time span to edit it. Select the desired values for the days and time span. Tap and mark the checkboxes as desired. Tap Save. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience. To activate Focus actions 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Assistant > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Focus. Tap the time span to edit it. Select the desired values for the days and time span.
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, such as your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
1 Access the alarms tab 2 Access the world clock tab 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View option for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Edit an existing alarm 8 Turn an alarm on or off 9 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Clock. Tap . Select the desired value. Tap OK. Tap to reveal MORE SETTINGS. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze.
• To delete an alarm Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS > Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file. Tap OK, then tap SAVE. To adjust the volume level for an alarm 1 2 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS, then drag the slider for Volume increase.
Accessibility Magnification Magnification allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touch screen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen 1 2 3 4 Make sure Magnification is enabled. To temporarily magnify an area, tap it three times. Move the area by dragging it with two or more fingers.
To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings, then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Find and tap Accessibility by scrolling through the list with two or more fingers, then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Find and tap TalkBack by scrolling through the list with two or more fingers, then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Tap the on-off switch, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Tap OK, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Support and Legal Support application Use the Support application on your device to browse User guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find contact information, software, and other product-related information. Even if you don’t have a network connection, you can access support contact information on your device. Depending on the country or region where you purchased your device, you can find this information using the Support application. • To access the Support app Find and tap Settings > .
1 2 3 4 5 Back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. If you have any encrypted files stored on an SD card, you should also remove the encryption to ensure you can still access them after the reset. Find and tap Settings > System > Reset. Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue. To confirm, tap Erase everything.
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